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Correct Answer: part 14
in the given sentence: "that would come not until einstein’s relativity theory was interpreted by other scientists through further mathematical analysis," the placement of the adverb "not" is incorrect. the adverb "not" is intended to modify the verb "come," indicating negation or absence. however, in english grammar, the positioning of "not" directly before the prepositional phrase "until einstein’s relativity theory was interpreted by other scientists through further mathematical analysis," rather than before the verb it modifies, disrupts the clarity and correctness of the sentence.
to correct this sentence, it is preferable to reposition "not" to immediately precede the verb "come," thereby directly affecting the verb as intended. this alteration enhances the readability and grammatical correctness of the sentence. the corrected sentence should read: "that would not come until einstein’s relativity theory was interpreted by other scientists through further mathematical analysis."
the reason this correction is necessary lies in the nature of adverb placement in english. adverbs that modify verbs should be placed close to the verb they modify to avoid confusion and maintain the structural integrity of the sentence. by placing "not" before "come," the sentence explicitly negates the verb, effectively conveying that the development described (presumably a scientific breakthrough or understanding) would not occur until after the specified conditions (einstein’s theory being interpreted) were met.
furthermore, this correction adheres to conventional english usage, where the adverb "not" typically precedes the main verb or is embedded within auxiliary verbs or be-verbs, depending on the tense or modal used. this placement not only respects grammatical rules but also ensures that the negation introduced by "not" clearly impacts the action expressed by the verb, providing clear and unambiguous communication in the sentence.
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